Job Number:
0397
Date Posted:
February 2, 2026
Position Title:
Press Secretary
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
WA-JR
Office/Company:
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$80,000-$95,000
Primary Role
Press Secretary/Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Senator Maria Cantwell seeks experienced, detail-oriented Press Secretary to join active Washington, D.C. communications team.
Responsibilities:
The Press Secretary develops strategies and executes on tactics to advance the Senator’s messaging on key national issues. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, statements, talking points, remarks, and short memos; pitching in-state and national reporters, responding to media inquiries, and cultivating relationships with media members; helping plan and staff the Senator at in-state press events; and supporting day-to-day operations of the communications team.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses excellent writing and organizational skills, can handle multiple tasks on short deadlines, and has good political instincts. To be successful, applicant should be able to think like a reporter. Pacific Northwest ties and previous Capitol Hill, campaign, or journalism experience is preferred. Travel to the State of Washington will be occasionally required, as will some work on nights and weekends. This is not an entry-level position – please have at least five years of work experience, with at least two years of communications-related experience. Salary is $80,000-$95,000 depending on experience.
Instructions:
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit the following: - Resume (please make sure to include any foreign language skills, as well as any video editing/graphic design/social media experience) - In lieu of a cover letter, please send 1-2 examples of stories, op-eds, or TV segments you wrote, helped place, or worked closely with a reporter on. Please include how you contributed to the piece and your decision-making process. Applicants will be reviewed daily.
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
